potassium phosphate

Potassium phosphate is an inorganic salt mixture used as a phosphorus replacement product. It is primarily indicated for the treatment and prevention of hypophosphatemia in adult and pediatric patients when oral or enteral replacement is not possible, insufficient, or contraindicated. It is also used as an additive in parenteral nutrition to provide phosphorus and potassium. Phosphorus is an essential mineral for bone structure, energy metabolism (ATP), and cell membrane integrity, while potassium is the primary intracellular cation involved in nerve conduction and muscle contraction. The pharmaceutical product typically consists of a mixture of monobasic and dibasic potassium phosphate salts.

Brand names

Clinimix E 2.75/5Isolyte P

Other names

monobasic potassium phosphatedibasic potassium phosphatepotassium hydrogen phosphatepotassium dihydrogen phosphatepotassium phosphates injection